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Hail history for Otsego, MN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Otsego on 49 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Jul 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Otsego
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Greenwood, Hanover 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Otsego |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Rogers 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Otsego |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Hanover 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Otsego |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Hanover 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Otsego |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Otsego by year
When hail season peaks near Otsego
Of the 49 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (12) and May (11).
Largest hail storms near Otsego
Jul 14, 2024 · 3.5 in · Monticello (8 mi from Otsego)
National Weather Service description (English): Additionally sent in a photo with hail size measurement.May 25, 2008 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (9 mi from Otsego)
Aug 5, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Ramsey (8 mi from Otsego)
May 10, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Albertville (4 mi from Otsego)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell at the intersection of County Roads 1 and 32.Jul 1, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Big Lake (10 mi from Otsego)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports of very large hail occurred from Big Lake, to approximately 5 miles north of Big Lake, Minnesota.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Otsego
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2020 | EF0 | Greenfield 10 mi from Otsego |
| May 10, 2011 | EF1 | Hanover 9 mi from Otsego |
| Sep 16, 2006 | F2 | Rogers 6 mi from Otsego |
| Sep 16, 2006 | F0 | Ramsey 8 mi from Otsego |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Otsego
71 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Otsego since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 1, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Albertville, Elk River 2 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | St Michael, Hanover 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Anoka, Albertville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 62 mph, measured | Champlin 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 62 mph, estimated | St Michael, Albertville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 62 mph, estimated | Maple Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Elk River 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Champlin 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | St Michael, Big Lake, Elk River 5 wind reports |
| May 11, 2022 | 64 mph, measured | Champlin, Elk River 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Otsego; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Otsego.
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